GLENSIDE, Pa. - The Arcadia University women's basketball team dropped their season opener at home against DeSales University, 69-47, Tuesday night. Taylor Dunn led the Knights with 13 points, while Julia Makowski reached double-figures with 10 points.

The Bulldogs defense set the tone for the night, forcing Arcadia into 30 turnovers. DeSales outscored Arcadia 21-3 on points off turnovers, while holding an 18-3 advantage in fast break points. DeSales implemented a full court press for the majority of the game.

HOW IT HAPPENED
- DeSales held a 19-10 advantage after the first quarter, despite both teams shooting an even 37.5 percent. Turnovers made the biggest difference for the Knights, who lost the first quarter turnover battle 12-4. Arcadia opened the quarter with a strong start and stellar defensive effort, but began to fall behind as their turnovers accumulated. 

- The Knights began to turn things around with a 7-0 run to open the second stanza. Jamie Manzo drained a couple base line jumpers, while Taylor Fritz added a bucket and Makowski made a free throw to cut the Bulldogs' lead to 19-17. However, the Bulldogs would gain separation with a couple three pointers to build their lead to eight points. DeSales ended the quarter on an 8-0 run to head into halftime with a 37-22 advantage. 

- Arcadia played its best basketball in the early stages of the third quarter. The Knights tallied the first five points of the half with a Dunn layup and a three ball from Makowski. After DeSales answered with its first bucket of the half, Makowski continued to add pressure with her second three-pointer to pull within single digits, 39-30. However, DeSales would pick up pace and build their lead back to 16 points to end the third stanza.

- The Bulldogs outscored Arcadia 18-12 in the final quarter to put the Knights away. Arcadia struggled from the field with a 30.8 shooting percentage, which marked their lowest percentage for a single quarter. 

KNIGHT LEADERS
- Points: Dunn 13, Makowski 10, Fritz 9
- Assists: Dunn 4, Makowski 3
- Rebounds: Fritz 12, Makowski/Barrer 7
- Blocks: Fritz 2

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- The Knights lost the turnover battle 21-3 and allowed 13 second chance points, while scoring just four.
- Arcadia slightly outshot the Bulldogs from the field (39.5%-38.2%), but attempted 25 less shots than DeSales.

UP NEXT
- The Knights (0-1) return to action this weekend at the Rutgers-Newark Tournament. Arcadia battles the Scarlet Raiders on Friday, before closing out the weekend against FDU-Florham.